Recently I read an article that spoke about the benefits of surgical decompression as a option for patients with diabetic neuropathy. As we’ve mentioned before, diabetic neuropathy is a troublesome condition. Diabetics with the condition will suffer from nerve damage in their feet, and this can cause immense pain with each step. As the article states, […]
5 Reasons Your Ankles Swell
Our ankles can swell for a number of different reasons. Some of these reasons are cause for concern, while others should only be monitored to ensure they don’t get worse. Today, we’re going to share five reasons why you may be dealing with swollen ankles. Why Are My Ankles Swollen? If you are dealing with […]
Obesity and The Sexes
The obesity problem is a growing epidemic in America and across the globe. Reports suggest that roughly 35 percent of American men meet the criteria for obesity, but projections show that percentage is leveling off. What may be more concerning is that new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed that the percentage […]
Guest Post – How ‘Mother Nature’ Helps Us Heal
The following is a guest blog post by Alan M Reznik, MD, MBA, a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Communications Cabinet and the liaison to the AAOS Patient Safety Committee. He is a sports medicine specialist focusing on knee and shoulder injuries, practicing in the greater New Haven area, and Chief Medical Officer of […]
Regular Calf Stretching Could Prevent The Need For Foot Surgery
Many foot and ankle conditions arise out of issues with a person’s calf muscles, and while some of these conditions can lead to surgery, Dr. James Amis said people can reduce this risk by regularly stretching their calf muscles. Amis noted that a lot of foot and ankle issues can be traced back to equinus-tight […]
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